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The Outlaw Josey Wales
Best from age 14 · PG · 1976 · 135 min
Watch with a parentBest from age 14 · PG · 1976 · 135 min · Western
The Outlaw Josey Wales
After his family is murdered, Josey Wales seeks revenge, becoming an outlaw pursued by soldiers. Though he prefers solitude, he gathers a diverse group of outcasts he feels compelled to protect. This classic Western explores themes of survival, found family, and the lingering scars of war.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Strong7/10
Language
Moderate3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate4/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
Heads up
- Frequent gun violence and shootouts
- Some thematic elements of loss and revenge
- Brief instances of alcohol consumption
Models well
- Loyalty and protection of others
- Building new family bonds
- Resilience in hardship
- Forgiveness and moving past vengeance
Talk about it after
- The true cost of revenge and cycles of violence
- How different people cope with loss and trauma
- The complexities of justice during wartime
- Understanding the historical context of the American West
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